Hopkins
Census-designated place in Richland County, South Carolina

Hopkins is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Richland County, South Carolina, with 2,514 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 171 ft (52 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Capitol View, 6.0 miles NW.
- 2,514residents (2020 Census)
- 171 ftelevation · 52 m
- 16.5 sq miland area · 42.8 km²
- 152 / sq mipopulation density
- 29061ZIP code
About Hopkins
Hopkins is a census-designated place (CDP) in Richland County, South Carolina, United States. It was founded circa 1836 and named after John Hopkins (1739–1775). It is located 11 miles (18 km) southeast of downtown Columbia and is part of the Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population of the Hopkins CDP was 2,882.
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Living in Hopkins
- Median household income
- $50,063
- Median home value
- $99,300
- Median rent
- $799/mo
- Median age
- 49
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Hopkins had 2,514 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,514 |
|---|---|
| Density | 152 per sq mi (59 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hopkins at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Richland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,514 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.51 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.9005° N, 80.8569° W |
| ZIP code | 29061 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4534990 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hopkins
- Capitol View6.0 mi NW
- Gadsden6.2 mi SE
- Arthurtown9.4 mi NW
- Eastover9.4 mi E
- Columbia9.9 mi N
- Cayce11.0 mi W
- Forest Acres11.3 mi NW
- Olympia11.5 mi NW
- Woodfield11.8 mi N
- Arcadia Lakes12.1 mi NW
- Dentsville13.3 mi NW
- Pine Ridge13.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hopkins
What county is Hopkins in?
Hopkins is in Richland County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Hopkins, SC?
2,514 people lived in Hopkins at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hopkins, SC?
The ZIP code of Hopkins is 29061.
What is the elevation of Hopkins?
171 feet (52 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hopkins?
Capitol View (6.0 mi), Gadsden (6.2 mi), Arthurtown (9.4 mi), Eastover (9.4 mi), Columbia (9.9 mi).
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